The United Nations, born in 1945 to prevent unilateral dominance, now faces renewed global tensions. In 2025, rivalry between the US and China defines geopolitics, while middle powers push for greater say. The UN, still vital for peacekeeping and aid, risks irrelevance without reforms. BulletsIn UN marks 80 years in 2025, faces survival test US–China
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The United Nations, born in 1945 to prevent unilateral dominance, now faces renewed global tensions. In 2025, rivalry between the US and China defines geopolitics, while middle powers push for greater say. The UN, still vital for peacekeeping and aid, risks irrelevance without reforms. BulletsIn UN marks 80 years in 2025, faces survival test US–China
India is reassessing its 2019 exit from RCEP, the world’s largest trade bloc of 15 countries. Internal talks are underway as US tariffs disrupt global supply chains and China signals a thaw in trade ties. BulletsIn India weighing return to RCEP, left in Nov 2019 Bloc covers 32.6% of global GDP, 2.35 billion people Includes
India is reassessing its 2019 exit from RCEP, the world’s largest trade bloc of 15 countries. Internal talks are underway as US tariffs disrupt global supply chains and China signals a thaw in trade ties. BulletsIn India weighing return to RCEP, left in Nov 2019 Bloc covers 32.6% of global GDP, 2.35 billion people Includes
As of August 2025, banks have sanctioned ₹62,791 crore in loans under the Stand-Up India Scheme. Launched in April 2016, the scheme promotes entrepreneurship among SC, ST, and women by providing financial support for new businesses. BulletsIn Loans worth ₹62,791 crore sanctioned till Aug 2025 Total 2,75,291 beneficiaries, majority first-time entrepreneurs Scheme launched April 5,
As of August 2025, banks have sanctioned ₹62,791 crore in loans under the Stand-Up India Scheme. Launched in April 2016, the scheme promotes entrepreneurship among SC, ST, and women by providing financial support for new businesses. BulletsIn Loans worth ₹62,791 crore sanctioned till Aug 2025 Total 2,75,291 beneficiaries, majority first-time entrepreneurs Scheme launched April 5,
50Arya Samaj, founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in Bombay on April 10, 1875, was a Hindu reform movement. It sought to revive Vedic principles, oppose social evils, and promote equality. The movement became a major force in education, social reform, and national awakening. BulletsIn Founded 1875 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in Bombay Movement stressed “Back
Arya Samaj, founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in Bombay on April 10, 1875, was a Hindu reform movement. It sought to revive Vedic principles, oppose social evils, and promote equality. The movement became a major force in education, social reform, and national awakening. BulletsIn Founded 1875 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in Bombay Movement stressed “Back
NCERT has introduced new modules on Operation Sindoor in schools across India. The content will cover the May 2025 strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK, launched after the Pahalgam attack. The modules aim to teach courage, technology, and national unity. BulletsIn Modules for Classes 3–12, storytelling style Covers May 2025 precision strikes on
NCERT has introduced new modules on Operation Sindoor in schools across India. The content will cover the May 2025 strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK, launched after the Pahalgam attack. The modules aim to teach courage, technology, and national unity. BulletsIn Modules for Classes 3–12, storytelling style Covers May 2025 precision strikes on
Russia has announced the Venera-D mission to Venus, planned between 2034 and 2036. The mission will include a lander, orbiter, and balloon probe. Preliminary design starts in January 2026 under Russia’s national space programme. BulletsIn Launch window 2034–2036 Mission includes lander, orbiter, balloon probe Lander to study surface, soil, temperature, pressure Orbiter to take images,
Russia has announced the Venera-D mission to Venus, planned between 2034 and 2036. The mission will include a lander, orbiter, and balloon probe. Preliminary design starts in January 2026 under Russia’s national space programme. BulletsIn Launch window 2034–2036 Mission includes lander, orbiter, balloon probe Lander to study surface, soil, temperature, pressure Orbiter to take images,
India is planning new factory clusters, structural reforms, and incentives to strengthen manufacturing and counter the impact of US tariffs. The measures aim to create jobs, boost exports, and expand domestic consumption, while pushing India toward its $10 trillion economy goal by 2047. BulletsIn Govt discussing factory clusters near ports, roads, rail hubs Focus on
India is planning new factory clusters, structural reforms, and incentives to strengthen manufacturing and counter the impact of US tariffs. The measures aim to create jobs, boost exports, and expand domestic consumption, while pushing India toward its $10 trillion economy goal by 2047. BulletsIn Govt discussing factory clusters near ports, roads, rail hubs Focus on
A new study shows extreme heat, fueled by climate change, has caused 25–38% decline in tropical bird populations since 1950. Researchers warn that even protected forests face major biodiversity losses as birds struggle to survive worsening heatwaves. BulletsIn 25–38% tropical bird populations lost since 1950 Study analysed 3,000 bird populations, 90,000 observations Extreme heat identified
A new study shows extreme heat, fueled by climate change, has caused 25–38% decline in tropical bird populations since 1950. Researchers warn that even protected forests face major biodiversity losses as birds struggle to survive worsening heatwaves. BulletsIn 25–38% tropical bird populations lost since 1950 Study analysed 3,000 bird populations, 90,000 observations Extreme heat identified
US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin might be “tired” of the Ukraine war but could still resist a peace deal. His remarks came after meeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington, following his summit with Putin in Alaska. BulletsIn Trump: Putin may want peace, but not certain Said Kremlin leader
US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin might be “tired” of the Ukraine war but could still resist a peace deal. His remarks came after meeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington, following his summit with Putin in Alaska. BulletsIn Trump: Putin may want peace, but not certain Said Kremlin leader
During Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s Delhi visit, India and China agreed to resume trade, flights, and cultural exchanges. Both sides pledged to work on resolving the Himalayan border dispute, amid tensions from Trump’s tariff policies. BulletsIn Trade ties to resume, direct flights restarted Visas for journalists, cultural, business exchanges agreed Modi, Wang stress respect
During Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s Delhi visit, India and China agreed to resume trade, flights, and cultural exchanges. Both sides pledged to work on resolving the Himalayan border dispute, amid tensions from Trump’s tariff policies. BulletsIn Trade ties to resume, direct flights restarted Visas for journalists, cultural, business exchanges agreed Modi, Wang stress respect
